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GKN Automotive ยท 8 hours ago

Metallurgical Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

positionNewton, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date2+ years exp

GKN Automotive is a global automotive technology company that has been innovating for 250 years. They are seeking a Metallurgical Lab Technician to perform daily lab duties, assist senior personnel, and ensure quality standards in the production process.

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Responsibilities

Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures
Maintain productivity, quality, housekeeping, attendance and safety standards
Perform daily metlab duties per schedule and assist advanced/senior personnel
Clean and maintain cut-off-saw, lab equipment and lab accessories
Cut, mount, grind and polish lab samples as required
Identify heat treat process by microstructural examination with use of microscope
Perform preventative maintenance on inspection equipment
Approve steel certifications per GKN or customer specifications
Identify all microstructures in materials commonly used by GKN before and after heat treatment
Prepare PPAP samples and compare results with customer specifications
Use SAP to confirm lots that are accepted and to create requisitions
Perform basic Millipore cleanliness analysis on requested components
Work as a team member to ensure production quality
Responsible for communicating when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to his / her respective Manager

Qualification

Microscope examinationSAPPreventative maintenanceGear manufacturing experienceMillipore cleanliness analysis

Required

High School Diploma
Two years' experience in gear manufacturing or related process

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options
Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Company

GKN Automotive

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GKN Automotive is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company.
dateFounded in 1759
location
Birmingham, Birmingham, GBR
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.gknautomotive.com/

H1B Sponsorship

GKN Automotive has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (3)
2023 (7)
2022 (8)
2021 (9)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2022-10-18Grant

Leadership Team

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Angela Brown
Human Resources Business Partner
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Bailey Woelpper, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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